Explore the Family Name Cordner
The meaning of Cordner
English and Scottish (of Norman origin): from Middle English and Older Scots cordewaner, cordener, cordiner, Anglo-Norman French cordewaner (Old French cordoanier) ‘worker in Cordovan (Spanish) leather’, a product made from goatskin, typically used in making soft shoes. Some characteristic forenames: French Cecile, Michel.
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How common is the last name Cordner in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cordner has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 30,929 in popularity with a count of 710, and by 2010 had risen to a rank of 29,550 with an increased count of 798 individuals carrying the surname. This represents a positive change of 4.46% in rank and an increase of 12.39% in the number of people bearing the surname. The proportion per 100k also saw a minor increase of 3.85%, moving from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.27 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,929 | #29,550 | 4.46% |
| Count | 710 | 798 | 12.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.27 | 3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cordner
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cordner, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that a majority of individuals with this surname identified as white, making up 85.77% in 2000 and 83.96% in 2010. The second largest group, Black, made up 9.72% in 2000 but increased to 11.78% in 2010. There was little representation from the Hispanic community, which decreased from 1.83% in 2000 to 1.63% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races also experienced a decrease from 1.83% to 1.38%. No individuals reported being of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.77% | 83.96% | -2.11% |
| Black | 9.72% | 11.78% | 21.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 1.63% | -10.93% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 1.38% | -24.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |